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Standoff

A comic and haiku about character traits

By J. JayPublished 14 days ago Updated 11 days ago 1 min read
Top Story - December 2025
Drawn by me :)

Who is in control?

Writer or character?

Choose wisely my friend.

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Hello hello again! Seems like I have a pattern of posting and then disappearing for months. My sincerest apologies O.O I kept on meaning to post the end of this arc, but then something else would snag my attention away. Thus, my compounded procrastination turned this simple molehill of a task into a towering mountain. It was constantly in the back of my mind as some intimidating project I needed to do but kept pushing off. Today I finally decided to post. It was due mainly to a flash of spontaneous energy and focus out of nowhere. So now finally I have posted, and I hope you all enjoy!

My plans for posting more comics on Vocal is unknown. If I do make more of my comic, I'll definitely post it on my Instagram. Anyways, that's about it. Have a good day!

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About the Creator

J. Jay

I like to share my art and writings, whether it's silly or serious. I'll also feature a comic I work on called Writing Whoas, which is about the joys and hardships of being a writer. Stick around to laugh or cry.

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  • Lightning Bolt ⚡11 days ago

    This is fantastic! I love it to the extreme. I read the entire haiku on the visible preview. So I just clicked on this to like & comment. Then, lo & behold, I delightfully discovered your drawings! Sooooo awesome! I love your style!! Absolutely Love It ***to the EXTREME**. It would have been a crime if Vocal had *not* given this a Top Story. Woefully, my life has been bouncing around like a ping-pong ball lately but I will eventually check out more of your comics/stories. Great stuff! ⚡️💙Bill⚡️

  • Gabriel Huizenga11 days ago

    Your comics are always so clever, and of course wonderfully rendered. Marvelous job, and congrats on the Top Story, J.! I very much resonate with the struggle with not-quite-developed characters, and this is such a great way of visualizing it. :)

  • Caroline Jane11 days ago

    Fabulous. You bring something unique to Vocal. Thank you!

  • Marie381Uk 11 days ago

    Wonderful you deserved the Top Story 🌺🌺🌺🌺 Happy NewYear😊

  • Matthew J. Fromm12 days ago

    So glad this made the top!

  • Congratulations 🎊 on your Top Story!!!

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